Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) – Mental Health First Aid

The Central Institute of Mental Health (CIMH) stands for cutting-edge international research and ground-breaking treatment concepts in psychiatry, psychotherapy, child and adolescent psychiatry, psychosomatics and addiction medicine.

The Department of Public Mental Health currently conducts a series of studies into the ecological translation of evidence-based innovations in public mental health provision. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a training programme to promote mental health literacy and is offered by ‘MHFA Ersthelfer’ at the Central Institute of Mental Health. A cluster-randomised controlled trial be conducted to investigate the effectiveness of MHFA training in different educational settings.

The Department of Public Mental Health is looking for a motivated PostDoc (m/w/d) (100%, FTE).
This position will be offered on a fixed-term contract for 3 years with the possibility of an extension.

Your tasks

• Plan, coordinate and manage the development of a cluster randomised controlled trial
• Coordinate and carry out data collection at the study centers
• Contribute to a multidisciplinary, international research team that collaborates with clinical services and research departments at CIMH and conducts innovative research in the field of Public Mental Health
• Present findings at scientific conferences
• Publish papers in international peer-reviewed journals
• Contribute to the writing and submission of grant applications

Our expectations

• Excellent Master degree and a PhD in psychology, mental health services research, implementation science, public health or epidemiology or another, related field of medicine, the social or health/life sciences
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Expertise and interest in research in public mental health, mental health services research, epidemiology, public health and ecological momentary assessment/intervention
• Experience with analysis of quantitative and/or qualitative data
• Very good German and English language skills

We offer

• An exciting position at a leading research institute and clinic
• Collaboration in an excellent international network of public mental health researchers
• Option to complete a ‚Habilitation‘
• Internal and external training and career development
• A workplace in the heart of Mannheim

Contact

Dr. Anita Schick, Postdoc Public Mental Health, Tel. 0621/1703-1941